Criciúma vs Atlético GO: match statistics
Criciúma vs Atlético GO: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Criciúma played against Atlético GO in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on May 17, 2026. Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Criciúma has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Atlético GO has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Criciúma scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.88. Atlético GO scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Criciúma's games and 63% of Atlético GO's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Criciúma has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.28 per game. Criciúma takes 13.5 shots per game, while Atlético GO takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Criciúma leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Atlético GO leads at halftime in 63% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Criciúma's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Atlético GO, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.20 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Criciúma holds a clear advantage in chance creation and quality at home: average xG 2.07 with 20.33 shots and 5.67 on target per match, translating into 9 home goals (1.67 per match) and 0% of home games without a goal. Atlético GO on the road produces only xG 0.93 with 8.5 shots and 2 on target, yielding 0.75 goals per match and 25% of away matches without scoring, so the visitors’ offensive output is limited. Defensively, the hosts concede on average 0.67 goals per home match (xG against 1.28), while Atlético GO concedes 1.00 goal away but allows a high xG against of 2.1, indicating many chances created for opponents. In the last 5 matches Criciúma scored 7 goals and has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss (PPG 1.6), whereas Atlético GO has 2 wins and 3 draws with 3 goals in that period (PPG 1.8) — the visitors accumulate points regularly but are less efficient in finishing. Given the xG advantage (2.07 vs 0.93), the significant superiority in shot volume (20.33 vs 8.5) and the hosts’ lack of home losses (loss% 0%), the higher probability favors a home victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I tip BTTS - Yes at 62% vs 38% for No, because the combination of home attacking signals and the away defense’s vulnerability favors a Goal/Goal outcome. Criciúma posts a seasonal BTTS of 75% at home and 60% in the last 5, averaging 1.64 xG, 15.0 shots and 4.75 shots on target, creating realistic scoring opportunities. Atlético GO shows seasonal BTTS 50% and only 20% in the last 5, averaging 0.75 goals this season (0.6 in the last 5) and just 2.0 shots on target, limiting their offensive threat, but they concede on average 2.1 xG per match (xg_against_avg_away=2.1). Additionally, Criciúma concedes 1.0 goal seasonally, while the league has a high 68% of matches with a clean sheet expected, so despite caution (hence 38% for No) the numbers favor both teams finding the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
xG analysis projects ~2.78 total goals: Criciúma has xG for 1.64 while Atlético GO concedes xG 2.10, translating to ~1.87 expected goals for the home side; Atlético GO has xG for 0.93 and Criciúma concedes 0.88 xG, giving ~0.91 for the visitors. Criciúma averages 15 shots and 4.75 on target per match versus Atlético GO’s 8.5 and 2.0, and seasonally the home side has 75% of matches Over 2.5 goals (away 25%), which increases the likelihood of a higher-scoring game. BTTS occurs for Criciúma in 75% of fixtures and for Atlético GO in 50%, and the league averages 2.18 goals per match, so both teams have solid foundations for scoring. Considering the expected 2.78 goals, the 15–8.5 shot advantage and the fact Atlético GO concedes on average 2.10 xG per match, the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (I estimate 85% for Over 1.5, 65% for Over 2.5 and 7% for Over 3.5); therefore I recommend a bet on Over 1.5 as the most probable and data-driven option.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Criciúma has very strong first halves — they led at the break in 3 of their last 4 matches (75%) and did not concede in the first half, as confirmed by a first-half goals conceded average of 0.0 and 100% clean sheets at half-time. Offensive metrics also favor the hosts: average xG is 1.64 versus 0.93 for Atlético GO, and shots on target are 4.75 compared to 2.0, meaning Criciúma creates significantly more chances. Over the season the hosts score an average of 1.25 goals per match versus 0.75 for the visitors and collect 1.75 points per game versus 1.0 for Atlético GO, which increases the likelihood of a full-time victory. Additionally, the visitors have an xG against of 2.1 (high susceptibility to conceding), and the hosts have never been trailing at half-time (trailingAtHT_home 0.0), so the most justified scenario is Criciúma leading at the break and maintaining the win to the end (HT/FT 1/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Criciúma | Atlético GO | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Atlético GO is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Criciúma · 2.2 pts / game - Atlético GO
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Criciúma is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Criciúma · 1 goals / game - Atlético GO
Criciúma is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Criciúma · 1 goals / game - Atlético GO
Criciúma scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 meczów), while Atlético GO keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 meczów).
Atlético GO scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 meczów), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Criciúma
Over / Under - Atlético GO
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Atlético GO is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Criciúma · 2.13 pts / game - Atlético GO
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Atlético GO - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 38%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Criciúma
Atlético GO
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Criciúma | Liga | Atlético GO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.20 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 63% | 58% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Criciúma's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Atlético GO. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Criciúma vs Atlético GO?
The Serie B match finished Criciúma 1:1 Atlético GO. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Criciúma and Atlético GO?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Criciúma won 2, Atlético GO won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Criciúma vs Atlético GO?
Criciúma score 1.13 goals per game on average and Atlético GO 1.00. The Serie B average is 2.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Criciúma's matches and 63% of Atlético GO's.
What form are Criciúma and Atlético GO in?
Over the last 5 games Criciúma have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Atlético GO 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Criciúma vs Atlético GO?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Criciúma vs Atlético GO: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.